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Iyadunni Olubode is passionate about socio-economic development and has a deep commitment to developing people and enable them to reach their full potential.
She is our facilitator today at #SIPWorkshop2019 and she is speaking on "Building Effective Boards"

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In creating a board, look out for individuals who reflects the values of your organization.
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On a board, there are different dynamics. You must choose a board chair who is able to lead people effectively.
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CEO succession in your enterprise is the board responsibility.
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Your policies, procedures, and processes are your governance tools in setting and running an effective board.
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In setting up your board of directors, consider these steps:
1. Send an invitation to the individual profiling your organization in a way that portrays what you do in an attractive manner.
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2. Clearly articulate the values you want them to bring into your organization/board.
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3. Highlight your anticipated demands on their time i.e frequency of meetings, travels, and so on.
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4. Expressely determine and state remuneration or voluntary nature of their role in the board. If you must pay a board member, do not hesitate to make it clear from the start.
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A borad chair is a leader on leaders. Therefore, you must carefully determine who occupies that position in your organization.
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Key decisions must be articulated as motions and followed up with secondment during your board meeting for clarity sakes.
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Ensure you follow through on key decisions when key decisions are made. Otherwise, you cannot get the confidence and assurance of your board to keep being committed.
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Your ideal board chair should be someone passionate about your mission.
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Your ideal board chair should own their role as ambassadors, always show up, willing to lead, and touches and feels your work.
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